Maria Dickin

Maria Elisabeth Dickin CBE (nickname Mia; 22 September 1870 – 1 March 1951) was a social reformer and an animal welfare pioneer who founded the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) in 1917. The Dickin Medal is named for her.

Maria Dickin
Born
Maria Elisabeth Dickin

(1870-09-22)22 September 1870
South Hackney, Middlesex, England
Died1 March 1951(1951-03-01) (aged 80)
London, England
NationalityBritish
Other namesMia
Occupation(s)Social reformer, animal welfare pioneer
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